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1940

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1960

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1993

  • We acquired this object.

2012

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Runner (USA)

This is a Runner. It is dated mid-20th century and we acquired it in 1993. Its technique is plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Eric and Sylvia Elsesser. It is credited Gift of Mr. Eric and Mrs. Sylvia Elsesser, The Trude Guermonprez Archives.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 276.9 x 66 cm (109 x 26 in.)

It is inscribed

Handwritten hanging cardboard tag, "RUNNER WEAVING TRUDE GUERMONPREZ" Two woven labels sewn one to each end, "HAND WOVEN BY TRUDE GUERMONPREZ"

Cite this object as

Runner (USA); H x W: 276.9 x 66 cm (109 x 26 in.); Gift of Mr. Eric and Mrs. Sylvia Elsesser, The Trude Guermonprez Archives; 1993-121-33

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